Lead, Sanitation

The J.M. Smucker Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The sanitation lead at The J. M. Smucker Company in Columbus is responsible for overseeing cleaning and sanitation processes to ensure health and safety compliance.

Lead the team, develop procedures, train staff, and monitor equipment and supplies to uphold high standards. Strong attention to detail and leadership are essential as you develop programs, conduct inspections, manage inventory, and document procedures while coordinating with other departments to avoid production disruption.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sanitation or related field.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement sanitation programs and protocols.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and management.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and schedules as needed.
• Must have a satisfactory disciplinary record, including fewer than 5 attendance points and no written performance discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility
• Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify areas that need cleaning and maintenance
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not interfere with production schedules
• Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation-related complaints or issues

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation

Training

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Department: Sanitation

Location: Columbus

Reports to: Sanitation Assistant Manager

Status: Hourly

Pay: $24.12

Job Description

The sanitation lead is responsible for overseeing the cleaning and sanitation processes within a facility to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. They develop and implement sanitation procedures, train employees, and monitor sanitation equipment and supplies. Strong attention to detail and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility
• Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify areas that need cleaning and maintenance
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not interfere with production schedules
• Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation-related complaints or issues

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in sanitation or related field.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement sanitation programs and protocols.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and management.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and schedules as needed.
• Must have a satisfactory disciplinary record, including fewer than 5 attendance points and no written performance discipline.

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